114: Bola Sokunbi on Planning Financial Freedom
Women Taking the Lead
English - April 13, 2016 07:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MB - ★★★★★ - 295 ratingsCareers Business Society & Culture career women business coaching confidence conversations entrepreneur entrepreneurs fun insights Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Bola is a money coach, business strategist and founder of Clever Girl Finance, a platform that empowers and educates women to make the best financial decisions for their current and future selves. Clever Girl Finance also inspires women to pursue their dreams of financial independence in order to live life on their own terms.
Playing Small Moment
Bola attended a meeting at work with a senior VP. Though in her head she had so much to say, she actually didn't say anything for the whole hour. After the meeting had concluded, the executive pulled her aside and told her if she didn’t speak up people would not realize her potential. Bola realized that she can be successful at doing what she puts her heart into. She just needs to quit thinking the WHAT IF.
The Wake Up Call
Bola’s wakeup call was when she had her twins; she realized she needed to pursue her dreams. Bola wanted to make sure she left a legacy her children would be proud of. She told her fear that she was going on a journey and fear could come along for the ride, but that it was going to need to take a back seat because she was the one in charge now.
Style of Leadership
Bola does well when she is motivated to be her best. She is a motivational leader. Bola is very good at helping people to realize how capable they are and how much power they have.
What Are You Excited About?
Clever Girl Finance is seven months old. Bola is working on a weekly business planner for women, to help them plan out their business goals, visions, business tasks, and business finances. She is focusing on small business owners, entrepreneurs, and women who are launching their business part-time or full-time.
Leadership Practice
Affirmation and To Do lists make Bola a better leader and business owner.
Book to Develop Leadership
Advice For Younger Self
Bola, do not be afraid! Do not worry about fear of failure and fear of what others think.
Inspirational Quote
“We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” ~ Oprah Winfrey
Interview Links
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @Clevergirlfinance
Facebook: Facebook.com/Clevergirlfinance